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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,498.98, 62,786.61 and 25,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,498.98, 62,786.61 and 25,358.06 is: 34,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,498.98 : 62,786.61 = 25,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,498.98/62,786.61 = 25,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,498.98x = 62,786.61 × 25,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,498.98x = 1,592,146,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,146,780.54/45,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,993.02

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